Monday, January 20, 2025

2024 Chachi #35 Taijuan Walker


#99 / Taijuan Emmanuel Walker / Starting Pitcher
Bats:  Both  Throws:  Right  Height:  6'4"  Weight:  235
Opening Day Age:  31
Born:  August 13, 1992, Shreveport, LA
Acquired:  Signed as a free agent with the Phillies, December 16, 2022
Contract Status:  Signed through 2026
Major League Teams:  Seattle Mariners 2013-16; Arizona Diamondbacks 2017-19; Seattle Mariners 2020; Toronto Blue Jays 2020; New York Mets 2021-22; Philadelphia Phillies 2023-24
Postseason Appearances:  Arizona Diamondbacks 2017

2024 Topps #643
Taijuan Walker had an absolutely nightmarish season, pitching to a 3-7 record and a 7.10 ERA in 19 appearances, including 15 starts.  In 83 2/3 innings, Walker struck out 58, walked 37 and allowed 24 home runs.  It was an historically bad season, and I'm honestly not sure where or how he factors into the team's 2025 (or 2026!) plans.  He's the fourth player to wear #99 for the team, joining Mitch Williams (1993), Turk Wendell (2001) and So Taguchi (2008).

Other Notable Baseball Cards
First Mainstream Card:  2010 Bowman Draft Picks & Prospects #BDPP39
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (11):  2014-24
Favorite 2024 Card:  2024 Topps #643
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  13 as of 12/22/24, 6 added in 2024

Complete Chachi Checklist
2024 Chachi #35

2024 Chachi #34 Kody Clemens / 2024 Chachi #36 Jose Ruiz

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